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Fenugrec

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco, South Africa), Asia (Cyprus), Europe (24 countries), and North America (United States).

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇭🇺 Hungary

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (plante)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugrec)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish alholva

French Fenugrec

German Bockshornklee

Similar Species in Trigonella

Trigonella caerulea

Trigonelle couchée

Trigonella procumbens

Egyptian fenugreek

Trigonella glabra

Sickle-fruited Fenugreek

Trigonella balansae

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Flowering Plants

Legumes & Allies

Compare Species

vs Baumier vs Trigonelle couchée vs Egyptian fenugreek vs Sickle-fruited Fenugreek

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fenugrec?

The scientific name of Fenugrec is Trigonella foenum-graecum. It belongs to the genus Trigonella.

Where does Fenugrec live?

Fenugrec is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco, South Africa), Asia (Cyprus), Europe (24 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.

What family does Fenugrec belong to?

Fenugrec (Trigonella foenum-graecum) belongs to the genus Trigonella, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Fenugrec belong to?

Fenugrec (Trigonella foenum-graecum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Fenugrec?

The closest relatives of Fenugrec in the genus Trigonella include Baumier, Trigonelle couchée, Egyptian fenugreek, Sickle-fruited Fenugreek.

Native Range — 28 Countries

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Genus Trigonella — 5 Species

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Trigonella caerulea

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Fenugrec

Trigonella foenum-graecum

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Trigonelle couchée

Trigonella procumbens

Egyptian fenugreek

Trigonella glabra

Sickle-fruited Fenugreek

Trigonella balansae

Data verified mars 2026

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